Harness Analyst – Addington 27th June

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:14pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Addington  selections 27th June 2025

Best Bet:  R8   Carbon

Best Value:  R5   Brett’s Mate

Race 1

Christies Art (5) Easy win last start and should go on with it. Stable going well. Top selection
The Coalman (4) Should begin quickly and pealing at the right time. Should give a good account
Miracle Memphis (9) Getting better with racing and one for longer odds in this. Place chance

Race 2

Justa Rippa (8) Did too much work last start after breaking and mobile an assist. Has to be included
Swift Guy (7) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. One of the better chances
Icy Stars (4) Improver from her last start with notable driver change. Top three chance at nice odds

Race 3

Have A Little Faith (4) Looked good winning last start and stable respect. Good run expected
Chester Gold (2) Easy win last start but this is harder. Could surprise with a good run in transit
Amendment (8) Good effort last start and rise in grade no issue. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Franco Sinatra (6) Freshened and trialing well but wide draw. At his best would go close here
Cocktails And Caviar (1) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Top three claims from the ace
Slots (2) In great form and stable driver picks this one. Hardest test to date but has to respected 

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Race 5

Brett’s Mate (3) Easy win last start in a weaker field. Can improve further. Top selection in this
The Royal Gamble (7) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
Buffy Northstains (1) Will be fitter after last start second. Ace draw and should get a soft trip.

Race 6

Helius (5) Top driver booked and has looked good at trials. Hard to beat on race day debut
Franco Ankara (4) Stable does well with first starters. Winning claims from the draw. Include
Kotare Rimu (1) Has place form and drawn well here. Will get a soft trip so is needed here

Race 7

Francent (5) Even field with several chances but good win last start. Can win with a soft trip
Akatea (7) Tricky draw but should go close to winning in this. Going for five in a row. Needed
Esmeralda (6) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance again

Race 8

Carbon (2) Toughest horse in the field and will be sticking on. Good winning chance in this
Delightful Dreams (3) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Winning claims if he can lead early
Ocean Of Tears (8) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 9

Wilma’s Boy (7) Has hit a good run of form and should go close to winning again here. Wide draw
Cormoran Strike (3) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Needs manners but has to be included
It’s So Easy (4) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and good from a mobile. Needed

Race 10

Stephs Boy (5) Has raced well in better fields and unbeaten since stable change. Go again in this
Toby Tom B (2) Nice draw and better than most in this field. Likely to race in the lead or trail here
The Bettor Major (1) Good finish last start and drawn to do no work mid race. Could surprise

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst